Establishes the Hawaii farm to families program to support local farmers and provide fresh produce to food-insecure communities.

The bill establishes the Hawaii farm to families program to address food insecurity by providing funds to food banks for purchasing, storing, and transporting fresh, Hawaii-grown produce to food-insecure communities. This initiative aims to support local farmers, boost the local economy, and ensure that vulnerable populations, including children, have access to nutritious food. The program will be administered by the Department of Human Services, which will also report on its activities to the legislature. The bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support this program.

Establishes the Hawaii farm to families program to support local farmers and provide fresh produce to food-insecure communities.

The bill establishes the Hawaii farm to families program to address food insecurity by providing funds to food banks for purchasing, storing, and transporting fresh, Hawaii-grown produce to food-insecure communities. This initiative aims to support local farmers, boost the local economy, and ensure that vulnerable populations, including children, have access to nutritious food. The program will be administered by the Department of Human Services, which will also report on its activities to the legislature. The bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support this program.